WUNC Due South Producer

AAJA25; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WUNC is seeking a Due South Producer to create and produce content for the Daily news and public affairs program, including interviews, analysis and features on topics of interest in North Carolina. Responsibilities include topic research, guest booking, scripting, and audio editing for broadcasts, as well as digital content creation and fundraising participation.

The role reports to the Executive Producer and emphasizes diversity in storytelling, collaboration with co-hosts, and engagement with

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated creativity and initiative in producing content.
• Proven ability to plan and meet deadlines with materials from multiple sources.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and foster collaboration.
• Commitment to including diverse stories and participants in programming.
• Knowledge of North Carolina news and culture.

Responsibilities

• Select and research show topics, pre-interview and book guests, write scripts and promotional materials.
• Edit audio recordings for broadcasts and create digital/social content.
• Participate in fundraising activities and station events as needed.
• Occasionally fill-in for the Executive Producer and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Diversity in storytelling

NC knowledge

Tools

Radio broadcasting equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Category: Radio,

Employment Type: Full time,

Salary: $65000-$78000 per year

Posted: 08.18.2026

Job Description

The Due South Producer creates and produces content for Due South, WUNC’s daily news and public affairs program, which includes interviews, analysis, and features on a variety of subjects (news, politics, culture, etc.) of interest in North Carolina.

Primary responsibilities for this position include selecting and researching show topics, pre-interviewing and booking guests, writing scripts and promotional materials, and editing audio recordings for broadcasts. The Due South Producer will also create content for digital and social media platforms, participate in fundraising activities and station events, may occasionally fill-in for the Executive Producer, and other duties as assigned.

The Due South Producer reports to the Executive Producer and works in collaboration with the co-hosts and producer colleagues. The team will actively work to ensure that a diversity of stories and participants are selected for production, and that our content is relevant and accessible to diverse audiences.

WUNC News is headquartered in the Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) of North Carolina. It’s often rated among the top areas to live in the country. The ocean and mountains are just a few hours away. WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of ten stations and is ranked Number 1 in the Raleigh Metro Market. Salary and benefits are competitive.

The deadline to apply is September 4, 2026.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Requirements

The Due South Producer will be an experienced broadcaster with strong production and communication skills and have a passion for creating compelling conversation, analysis, and storytelling.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Creativity and initiative
• Demonstrated ability to plan and meet deadlines, working with materials from a variety of sources and collaborators
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues effectively and collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to include diverse stories and participants in programming
• A familiarity with North Carolina news and culture

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of radio broadcasting equipment and digital editing programs preferred
• Experience with public radio or related not-for-profit fundraising preferred
• Experience as an audio producer on a broadcast show or podcast in public media preferred